Sleep Apnea Symptoms
Do you have any symptoms of Sleep Apnea? Do you even know what they are? Learn more about each symptom of this condition below and what to do if you think you may have Sleep Apnea.
How Much Sleep Do You Need?
Learn
- Overview
- What It Is
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis
- Symptoms
- Prognosis
- Living With
- Complications
- User Questions
Take Action
- Screening
- Medications
- Prevention
- Treatment
- Alternative Treatment
- Care Guide
- Questions for Your Doctor
- When to Contact a Doctor
- Find a Doctor
- Resource Guide
Symptoms of Sleep Apnea
The actual symptoms of sleep apnea when it's occurring are:
- Very loud snoring
- Episodes of long pauses of interrupted breathing during sleep
- Possibly struggling, snorting, gasping, choking, and partially or completely awakening in an attempt to restart breathing
Symptoms that occur as a result of these episodes of sleep apnea include:
- Disturbed rest
- Daytime sleepiness
- Problems staying alert or paying attention
- Irritability
- Poor memory
- Difficulty learning
- Decreased energy
- Headache
- Sexual problems
- Depression
- Mood swings
- Anxiety
- Weight gain
- Hyperactivity in children
- High Blood Pressure
- Coronary Artery Disease and Heart Attack
- Stroke
- Confusion
- Increased risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in babies
Latest Articles
Latest Quiz
How Much Sleep Do You Need?
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor
implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A
MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment
or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Copyright ©2013 EBSCO Publishing All rights
reserved. Source: EBSCO
